NHER 10787 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Site of Bronze Age barrow near to Eccles Hall
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Summary
In 1934 a Bronze Age bowl barrow was found southwest of Eccles Hall. It was subsequently built upon during World War Two, and a visit in 1976 showed that no trace of it remained.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TM08NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | QUIDENHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
12 December 1934.
Bowl barrow southwest of Eccles Hall near guidepost under plough.
61cm (2ft) high, 32 paces diameter, no visible ditch.
R. R. Clarke (NCM) 24 December 1936.
Built on during World War Two.
No sign in ploughed field.
A. J. Lawson (NAU) 11 February 1976.
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF87258 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Bronze Age. Quidenham.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF57204 Record Card: Ordnance Survey Staff. 1933-1979?. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. TM 08 NW 1 [2].
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (0)
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Record last edited
Jan 17 2025 12:16PM